Sheep — Stocks in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Sheep — Stocks was 934,780 An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sheep — Stocks in Sierra Leone, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
In 2024, sheep — stocks in Sierra Leone stood at 934,780 An.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sheep — stocks in Sierra Leone peaked at 939,621 An in 2022 and was at its lowest, 131,280 An, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 105th of 234 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sheep — Stocks in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150,000 An | — |
| 1962 | 151,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 152,000 An | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 154,000 An | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 157,000 An | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 161,000 An | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 166,000 An | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 172,000 An | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 178,000 An | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 185,000 An | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 191,000 An | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 198,000 An | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 205,000 An | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 212,000 An | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 220,000 An | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 228,000 An | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 236,000 An | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 244,000 An | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 255,000 An | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 267,000 An | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 282,000 An | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 300,000 An | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 320,000 An | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 300,000 An | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 300,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 280,000 An | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 280,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 264,000 An | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 267,400 An | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 270,910 An | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 274,430 An | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 288,200 An | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 301,900 An | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 315,000 An | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 300,000 An | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 250,000 An | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 200,000 An | -20.0% |
| 1998 | 200,000 An | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 200,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 200,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 131,280 An | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 157,536 An | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 189,043 An | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 226,852 An | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 272,222 An | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 326,667 An | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 392,000 An | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 470,400 An | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 620,000 An | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 682,000 An | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 750,200 An | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 825,220 An | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 851,101 An | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 865,000 An | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 869,063 An | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 870,000 An | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 870,000 An | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 927,610 An | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 903,135 An | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 894,773 An | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 929,830 An | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 939,621 An | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 923,425 An | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 934,780 An | +1.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 934,780 An is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.37 million An, 21% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 934,780 An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.91 million An, 49% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sheep — Stocks in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -34.4% | 200,000 An | 131,280 An |
| 2009 | +31.8% | 470,400 An | 620,000 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 160,111 An | 150,000 An | 178,000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 217,400 An | 185,000 An | 255,000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 286,040 An | 264,000 An | 320,000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 260,044 An | 200,000 An | 315,000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 298,600 An | 131,280 An | 620,000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 841,333 An | 682,000 An | 927,610 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 924,486 An | 894,773 An | 939,621 An | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 102 Angola 1.14 million An compare
- 103 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.10 million An compare
- 104 Bulgaria 1.02 million An compare
- 106 Madagascar 925,907 An compare
- 106 Madagascar 925,907 An compare
- 108 Democratic Republic of the Congo 920,510 An compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1983 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4477 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2954 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sheep — stocks in Sierra Leone?
- Sheep — stocks in Sierra Leone was 934,780 An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sheep — stocks recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 939,621 An in 2022.
- What is the lowest sheep — stocks recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 131,280 An in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for sheep — stocks?
- Sierra Leone ranks 105th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sheep — stocks rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sheep — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.